Kaylah Walton
Travis Kelce had an eventful experience at the American Century Championship where he inadvertently hit a fan with a tee shot and was later teased about his connection to singer Taylor Swift.
The NFL star, aged 34, participated in the celebrity tournament and drew immediate attention with an errant shot on July 12, which struck a fan in the audience. Known for his amiable nature, Kelce promptly apologized by planting a gentle kiss on the fan’s shoulder.
His struggles with the driver continued as he made another poor tee shot on the following day, leading a spectator to shout, “That’s alright, you still got Taylor!” in jest.
The Super Bowl champion took the banter well, gesturing at the fan before handing his club back to the caddy. He maintained a jovial disposition, clad in a purple shirt, white shoes, cap, and tan chino pants.
However, it became evident throughout the day that he is not on par with golf legends like Tiger Woods. Even his brother, Jason, didn’t fare much better. The duo opted to concentrate on their NFL careers, with Kelce ranking 59th and Jason, a former Philadelphia Eagles player, trailing at 88th.
Overview of the American Century Championship
The American Century Championship is an annual celebrity golf event held at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course near Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada. Established in 1990, it stands among the premier celebrity golf tournaments in the United States.
The tournament attracts notable figures from American pop culture such as Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Stephen Curry, and Justin Timberlake. The 2024 edition featured participation from Kelce and the New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers, showcasing its widespread appeal.
Consisting of a 54-hole format spread over three days, the event employs the Modified Stableford system for scoring, rewarding points based on stroke counts at each hole to amass the highest score.
Aired by NBC Sports, the tournament’s proceeds are directed towards various charitable causes, making it not only an entertaining spectacle but also a philanthropic endeavor that resonates with the audience.
